Man dies at Leith film studios behind hit series Dept Q and The Rig
Emergency services descended on the Leith film studios
A man has died in an incident at the Edinburgh film studio behind hit series Dept Q and The Rig.
Emergency services were called to FirstStage Studios in Leith at around 3pm on Thursday, November 12, following reports of a man having been seriously injured.
Despite efforts to save his life, the man was pronounced dead a short time later. A Police Scotland spokesperson said his death was “not being treated as suspicious”.
It is not known what production was being filmed at the studios at the time of the incident.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 3pm on Thursday, 12 November, 2026, we were called to a report of a man seriously injured at an industrial premises in the Bath Road area of Edinburgh.
“Emergency services attended, however, the man was pronounced dead a short time later.
“The death is not being treated as suspicious, however enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.”
The film studio is currently the subject of a Fatal Accident Inquiry after another worked died at the site four years ago.
In July 2022, Philip Ross died in what is believed to be an accident involving a hydraulic lift at the studios.
Following Mr Ross’ death, a spokesperson for FirstStage said: "FirstStage Studios was devastated to learn of the tragic death of a contractor working for one of our production customers. We understand an investigation is under way so cannot comment further save to offer our condolences to the contractor's family and colleagues."
FirstStage has not yet responded to requests for comment.